As Sunday marked a decade on from a devastating fire that destroyed an art deco cinema in Lyme Regis, we take a look back at the incident and renewed hopes for the future of the site

A STARK warning has been issued on the impact of closing rural fire stations after a thatched roof property in west Dorset.

A fishing vessel sank in a west Dorset harbour

A jazz festival has been hailed a major success after a month-long programme of sold-out concerts and well-attended performances across Bridport

Two main town roads are set to close overnight from next week

A DJ from west Dorset is walking 26 miles throughout March to help his best friend get a life-changing trike

TEMPORARY traffic lights will go up in Charmouth next week for essential water works with a defected manhole cover in need of repair.

CONSENT for works at two historic west Dorset are being sought from Dorset Council – one retrospective for a restaurant use at Parnham House.

THERE have been mixed decisions for tourism-related planning applications in West Dorset – with a refusal for proposals for glamping and associated facilities at a farm site at Salwayash.

DOMESTIC, heritage and rural property improvements have been signed off across Bridport and Beaminster, with Dorset Council granting consent for most applications.

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved and respected reverend and chaplain, who has sadly died

IMAGES have been released has police continue to probe reports of criminal damage and fraud at a hotel in Lyme Regis

THE next phase of works to repair West Bay’s harbour walls are to start next Monday, Dorset Council confirmed

A MAN has suffered facial injuries after being attacked by two young men in Lyme Regis town centre

Historic England have released a response to controversial housing plans for a stately home in Beaminster

Concerns over anti-social driving in west Dorset remain a priority say police

Police have issued a warning to members of the public against leaving valuables in vehicles when visiting beauty spots.

A TEMPORARY campsite is being requested for a site in Puncknowle – among the latest west Dorset planning requests.

Martin Clunes has shared why he took the part of playing Huw Edwards in the Channel 5 drama Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards

A devastating thatch roof blaze that took 60 firefighters to tackle is believed to have been caused by a mirror catching the sunlight

More than £4,000 has been raised in a campaign to help secure a rare piece of history

PLANS to bulldoze a much–loved karting circuit near Dorchester and replace it with a luxury holiday lodge park would be a “major blow” for a Bridport youth motoring group, its leader has warned

Essential beach works have been delayed after criminal damage and theft was caused to machinery

A huge project to remove a sand bank in West Bay harbour has been completed

Campaigners from west Dorset are helping to spearhead a High Court challenge against Government plans to tighten the rules on designating bathing beaches

Enjoy a spring walk at Langdon Hill Woods near Morcombelake, with carpets of bluebells and views to Golden Cap

A Dorset nature reserve has been named amongst the best to visit

Hail, thunder, and even snow are on the cards as the UK faces a sudden return to wintry weather.

DORSET will receive almost £500,000 in government funding to support low-income households who rely on heating oil.

Shamed former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson were embroiled in the Fergiegate scandal - a private conversation recorded on Portland.

A charming little Dorset church in the village of Yetminster has an interesting tower with grotesque gargoyles on it

Step back to 2006 for the surprising Dorset property boom story of a wooden beach chalet in Burton Bradstock that went on the market for £500,000 - just 12 years after selling for £46,000

We're remembering when Blockbuster Video in East Street, Bridport was the go-to place for a night at the flicks

On Blackdown Hill above Portesham, the Hardy Monument rises high over Dorset’s landscape. Once dubbed 'ugly', this Victorian tower offers some breathtaking views.

Here are the top 10 highest‑rated countryside pubs near Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Portland and West Bay ranked by Google Reviews

Here is a rare photo of film star Charlie Chaplin paying a flying visit to a hotel in Lyme Regis in the 1950s

This rare historic photograph shows the aftermath of a June 1890 flash flood in Lyme Regis which caused streets to turn into rivers

A former councillor in Lyme Regis has been found guilty of stealing from a vulnerable man

West Dorset bus services are set to be significantly reduced over the Easter bank holiday weekend, prompting renewed calls for improvements

Temporary traffic lights have been causing an inconvenience to local residents following a landslide in west Dorset, with no date given for their removal more than a month on from the incident

Delays are set to continue for motorists on the A35 as work to introduce new speed limits and average speed cameras moves into its next stage

Daryl Chambers, the town surveyor for Bridport Town Council, has been awarded the High Sheriff of Dorset Award for his exceptional contribution to making the town a better place.

Discover five stunning Dorset locations to explore under this weekend’s sunshine—before the busy tourist season arrives. From Durdle Door to Abbotsbury, enjoy quieter coastlines, villages, and viewpoints.

A spectacular embroidered red dress, created by women across the globe will be exhibited at Bridport Town Hall next summer

The Liberty Trail is a 28‑mile walking route from Lyme Regis to Ham Hill recalling the Monmouth Rebellion

A Dorchester train passenger says she has experienced regular delays to London blamed on Brockenhurst signal issues

NEW planning applications have been submitted in the Charmouth and Lyme Regis area, covering home alterations, extensions, and changes to property use.

A number of UK restaurants that featured in the Michelin Guide, including some from London, Cornwall and Manchester, have shut in the last year

More than SIXTY firefighters have been tackling thatched roof fire in west Dorset.

THERE are long delays on the A35 between Bridport and Charmouth due to a broken down vehicle at Chideock